Christmas markets · Europe and the UK

The match.
The market.
The concert.

From Prague and Vienna to York and Edinburgh, with the weekend sorted.

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  • Birmingham Christmas Market · Frankfurt Christmas Market, Victoria Square and New Street · open 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · train to Birmingham New Street from Britain, or fly to Birmingham (BHX)
  • Manchester Christmas Market · Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens and Piccadilly Gardens · open 6 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 · train to Manchester Piccadilly from Britain, or fly to Manchester (MAN)
  • York Christmas Market · St Nicholas Fair, Parliament Street · open 12 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 · train to York from Britain, or fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA)
  • Cardiff Christmas Market · City centre market and Winter Wonderland · open 12 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · train to Cardiff Central from Britain, or fly to Cardiff (CWL)
  • Nottingham Christmas Market · Winter Wonderland, Old Market Square · open 12 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · train to Nottingham from Britain, or fly to East Midlands (EMA)
  • Leicester Christmas Market · Jubilee Square and the city centre · open 12 Nov – 27 Dec 2026 · train to Leicester from Britain, or fly to East Midlands (EMA)
  • Vienna Christmas Market · Christkindlmarkt, Rathausplatz · open 13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026 · fly to Vienna (VIE)
  • Budapest Christmas Market · Vörösmarty Square · open 13 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 · fly to Budapest (BUD)
  • Copenhagen Christmas Market · Tivoli Gardens · open 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · fly to Copenhagen (CPH)
  • Exeter Christmas Market · Cathedral Green · open 13 Nov – 13 Dec 2026 · train to Exeter St Davids from Britain, or fly to Exeter (EXT)
  • Edinburgh Christmas Market · Edinburgh’s Christmas, Princes Street Gardens · open 14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · train to Edinburgh Waverley from Britain, or fly to Edinburgh (EDI)
  • Cologne Christmas Market · Cathedral market, Roncalliplatz · open 16 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · fly to Cologne Bonn (CGN)
  • Chester Christmas Market · Chester Christmas Market · open 18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 · train to Chester from Britain, or fly to Liverpool (LPL)
  • Düsseldorf Christmas Market · Old Town markets · open 19 Nov – 30 Dec 2026 · fly to Düsseldorf (DUS)
  • Leeds Christmas Market · Leeds Christmas Market, City Square · open 19 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · train to Leeds from Britain, or fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA)
  • Newcastle Christmas Market · Grey Street, Grainger Street and Old Eldon Square · open 19 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · train to Newcastle from Britain, or fly to Newcastle (NCL)
  • London Christmas Market · Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park · open 19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · train to London from Britain, or fly to London (LON)
  • Munich Christmas Market · Christkindlmarkt, Marienplatz · open 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · fly to Munich (MUC)
  • Tallinn Christmas Market · Town Hall Square · open 20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 · fly to Tallinn (TLL)
  • Bruges Christmas Market · Winter Glow, Markt · open 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · fly to Brussels (BRU)
  • Gdańsk Christmas Market · Targ Węglowy · open 20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · fly to Gdańsk (GDN)
  • Winchester Christmas Market · Winchester Cathedral Inner Close · open 20 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 · train to Winchester from Britain, or fly to Southampton (SOU)
  • Liverpool Christmas Market · Around St George’s Hall · open 21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · train to Liverpool Lime Street from Britain, or fly to Liverpool (LPL)
  • Berlin Christmas Market · WeihnachtsZauber, Gendarmenmarkt · open 23 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 · fly to Berlin (BER)
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Good to know

Questions

How the trips are planned, where the prices come from and how to book.

What is Tripsntix?

Tripsntix finds big football matches, Christmas markets and concerts across Europe, the UK and South America, then lines up the travel from wherever you live: flights from your nearest airport, or trains from your nearest station in Britain, on the right dates, with hotels and official tickets a tap away.

How are the trip dates worked out?

The further you fly, the longer the trip. A short flight runs from the day before the event to the day after, so you're never rushing for kick-off or the encore. A flight of a few hours adds a night, and long haul gives you five nights so the flight is worth it. Christmas market trips run Friday to Sunday, with extra nights from further away. Train trips in Britain go on the day and come home the next morning.

Where do the prices come from?

Flight prices are the cheapest fares other travellers found on Aviasales in the last 48 hours, so book soon if one looks good. Concert prices come from Ticketmaster. Football prices are each club's own published prices for its cheapest seats or standing. Train fares open on Trainline or Eurostar, which show the cheapest fares for your dates.

Where should I buy football tickets?

From the home club's official ticket shop. Every football trip on Tripsntix links there, never to a resale site. Clubs can cancel tickets bought from unofficial resellers and refuse entry at the gate. For the biggest games, members usually get first pick, so general sale can be limited.

Can I go by train instead of flying?

From anywhere in Britain, yes. UK concerts, Christmas markets and football come with a train from your nearest station. Eurostar from London St Pancras reaches Paris in about 2h20, Brussels in about 2h and Amsterdam in about 4h, and Cologne, Antwerp and Bruges are one change away. Tap Train on any trip to see the journey.

Can I do two events on one trip?

Yes, that's what Combos are for: a match and a concert, a concert and a Christmas market, or two games in nearby cities. A combo only appears if you can actually do both. The events are on different days, or there's time to finish one and travel to the next. A match blocks out 45 minutes before kick-off to two hours after, and a concert the whole evening.

Which airports can I fly from?

Any airport with scheduled flights, anywhere in the world: type your city or the airport code. Big cities like London, New York and Paris also have an any-airport option. In Britain you can go by train instead, from 38 main stations. The site picks the nearest ones from your rough location, prices fares in your own currency, and you can change your airport at any time.

Is the Premier League on here?

Yes, for anyone travelling in from outside England: from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the rest of Europe or further. Tickets come from each club's own site, where members usually get first pick, so check the club's ticket page before you book a flight. The League of Ireland is on here too.

Does Tripsntix cost anything?

No, it's free. Tripsntix links you to airlines, booking sites and official ticket sellers. Some of those links earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you, which keeps the site running.

When do the Christmas markets open in 2026?

Birmingham's opens first, on Thursday 5 November 2026. Then Manchester on 6 November, York on 12 November, Cardiff on 12 November and Nottingham on 12 November. Most run until just before Christmas, and Copenhagen, Edinburgh, London and Tallinn stay open into January.

Which Christmas markets can I reach by train in Britain?

In the UK: Birmingham, Manchester, York, Cardiff, Nottingham, Leicester, Exeter, Edinburgh, Chester, Leeds, Newcastle, London, Winchester, Liverpool and Bath, each with a train from your nearest station if you're in Britain, or a flight from anywhere else. By Eurostar from London St Pancras: Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bruges, Strasbourg and Brussels.